Bernice Rubens

Sep 1, 2023 | thebookerprizes.substack.com | Bernice Rubens |Elizabeth Mavor |Beryl Bainbridge |Iris Murdoch

‘Each book is a marvel,’ said Esi Edugyan, the author and Chair of the Booker Prize 2023 judges, when we sat down with her recently to chat about this year’s prize. ‘We came up with a list that we really felt was the representation of the best writing that’s being produced today,’ Edugyan added, reflecting how the panel chose their Booker Dozen.

Feb 13, 2023 | thebookerprizes.com | Shehan Karunatilaka |Beryl Bainbridge |Iris Murdoch |Bernice Rubens

Beryl - after the late Beryl Bainbridge, a Booker Prize legend, who was shortlisted for the award five times, though never won. Iris - after 1978 Booker winner Iris Murdoch, who was nominated for the prize seven times. Iris was also the Greek messenger of the gods. Minerva - after the Roman goddess of poetry, wisdom and the arts. Calliope - after the Greek muse who presided over eloquence and poetry.

Jan 24, 2023 | thebookerprizes.substack.com | Donna Mackay |Joshua Ferris |Shehan Karunatilaka |Bernice Rubens

By Donna Mackay-SmithRead more features hereThe formidable ‘to-be-read’ pile. As book lovers, we’ve all got one. Some are towering: a guilty secret that grows larger by the day, side-eyeing you every time you cross its path. Others are small and efficient: a carefully considered, bare-bones collection, patiently waiting for their spines to be cracked.

Jan 20, 2023 | thebookerprizes.com | Joshua Ferris |Shehan Karunatilaka |Bernice Rubens |Marlon James

The formidable ‘to-be-read’ pile. As book lovers, we’ve all got one. Some are towering: a guilty secret that grows larger by the day, side-eyeing you every time you cross its path. Others are small and efficient: a carefully considered, bare-bones collection, patiently waiting for their spines to be cracked.